Standardized tests could be less about speed / more about deep thinking
U.S. state universities could spend less / have less tuition increases / provide transparent financial data
School systems could spend less on consultants / tech / data collection / new curriculums
Early college / dual enrollment programs could increase college enrollment rates
Teachers' unions could help or hinder schools
Teachers with inappropriate behavior / misconduct could not still work with children, face criminal / civil charges, and be listed on a registry
Schools could have adequate numbers of psychologists / mental health services
A knowledge versus skills teaching approach could be more effective
Schools could be more socio-economically integrated
U.S. rural schools could have better funding / improve
PTA fundraising could contribute to U.S. school inequality
Phonics could be used to teach reading
Teachers / group sessions / health centers / awareness could help provide mental health services in schools
Public sector unions could prevent government reform / lead to adverse decisions
Unconscious bias training could be used in workplaces
Critical theories and activist scholarship could be examined / taught / published accurately with room for debate
Under-resourced students could explore creative writing
Conversations and friendships among diverse people could prevent discrimination, racism, and hate crimes
U.S. teachers could have less meetings and paperwork
Charter schools could be more regulated and accountable
Elements of KIPP charter schools could improve educational outcomes
Dyslexia could be screened for in kindergarten and prisons
Summer school could be fun, engaging, and improve academic outcomes
Children could be prepared for kindergarten through an online learning program
"Summer slide" could be addressed for better educational outcomes
Promise Neighborhoods could decrease poverty and improve educational outcomes
Schools could have more social workers
Public schools could have less money if students go elsewhere
Healthy school meals could be free for children
"Summer melt" could be avoided to increase college attendance rates
Healthy relationship skills / sex education could be taught in high school / college
Graduation coaches could help at-risk youth throughout their education
Schools could not cut funding for art, music, or drama programs
U.S. teachers could be paid more
Non-selective colleges, certificate, and training programs could be ranked and/or show student outcomes
Relationship building and data analysis could increase graduation rates
Teachers could receive performance-based bonuses
Job readiness skills / career development could be taught in schools
Students could take a gap year
Financial literacy could be taught in high schools
Networks of schools implementing proven programs could lead to school reform
Children could not be shamed / put into debt if they cannot pay for school lunch
Public school district funding could be less unequal
Schools could have a well-run school library
National educational, scientific, and historical standards could be set for school textbooks
Corporal punishment could be banned in schools
Career Academies could improve labor market outcomes for students
Public schools could offer apprenticeships / internships
